Satellite Messengers

Stay informed anywhere

Add our number to your contacts and text us from your satellite messenger with your GPS coordinates. You'll receive real-time updates on nearby wildfires or current avalanche conditions, keeping you informed wherever your adventures take you.

TrekSafer Fire/Avalanche Report
Jul 21, 06:37
Fires
Jul 21, 06:40
No fires reported within 100km of your location.
Aug 16, 17:48
Fires (53.2606983,-125.0907216)
Aug 16, 18:10
Fire: Sabina Lake (R11204)
W of Ghitezli Lake
47km NE
Size: 56,039 ha
Status: Out of Control

Interactive Alerts

Get the information you need

Send a message with "fire" or "avalanche" and your GPS coordinates to the provided number, and TrekSafer will return the corresponding data to keep you informed.

Region-Specific Coverage

TrekSafer provides wildfire and avalanche data for regions where reliable information is available. While we aim to cover as many areas as possible, our service is limited to regions with supported data. If you need information for an unsupported location, feel free to get in touch.

Supported areas

Wildfire proximity reports
  • British Columbia, Canada
  • Alberta, Canada
  • Rest of Canada - Still testing
  • United States
Avalanche forecasts
  • All Avalanche Canada supported areas
  • All US National Avalanche Center supported areas

Frequently Asked Questions

Are you going to spam me?

Absolutely not! We know how expensive messages to satellite devices can be, so you'll never receive a message you didn't explicitly request.

We retain service logs, including your contact details, for 30 days to troubleshoot any issues. After that, they're automatically deleted.

Who's running this service?
I am! I built this in my free time as I needed a solution like this and couldn't find a suitable alternative that worked for me. The source code is published here if you want to learn more. You can also send me an email at scott@treksafer.com if you have any questions.
I have a Spot/ZOLEO/ACR/etc. will my device work?

I've tested this with a Garmin inReach Mini, cell phones w/ satellite support, and others have tested with Zoleo, I expect it to work with any satellite SMS style of service as long as your GPS coordinates are included with the message. If you use a different device and it doesn't seem to be working, just email me at scott@treksafer.com, and we'll work together to confirm compatibility.

Will this work with my iPhone or Android?

Yes, as long as you include your GPS coordinates in the message (For example: Fires (49.414785, -123.031679)). It should also support a map link, which is easier to share, but this isn't fully tested.

What happens if I send a message from an unsupported region?
You'll receive a response like this:
"GPS coordinates outside of supported fire perimeter area. No data available."
How can I get support for a new region?
Email me at scott@treksafer.com with the region you'd like to see supported and any details about publicly available data. I'll see if it's possible to add it!

TrekSafer is an independent hobby project, not affiliated with any official wildfire or avalanche agency or any of the brands mentioned on this site. Information is provided as-is with no guarantee of accuracy. Always consult official sources and use your own judgment.